thrive in life

I am a strong believer that managing, preserving, and maintaining the proper energy level lies in the foundation of sustainable personal growth. To me, it is impossible to maintain any lifestyle unless we become very intentional about our energy levels.

So, in this episode, I am talking about energy: our energy, why it is important for us to manage it carefully, how we can tell when we are running out of it, and how we can restore it and recharge our batteries when needed.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

• [03:33] Navigating the complicated and stressful Middle School application process with my daughter
• [08:53] The impact being drained and stressed had on my relationship
• [11:08] The skill of emotional intelligence: it is our responsibility to manage our own energy
• [13:44] Is this a real trigger or a consequence of you running on empty?
• [16:39] The story continues: getting ready for Round 2 with more meltdowns along the way
• [20:10] How listening to myself and giving myself permission to take time to recharge made a world of difference
• [22:59] The moral of the story: managing our energy is necessary to thrive in life

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The Nu Ancients is a pairing of Jenn Moonflower (episode 17) & Tyrone Morales (episode 1). Rocking the elixir blend world, these two are sharing their love and knowledge of herbs and superfoods. Giving us at this point 3 different elixir blends to help get you started or doing the prep work for the more advanced. The Nu Ancients are now serving others in the aiding of our health.
They spend as much time outside as they can. Connecting to the plants and all that the Mother has to offer. Always going about things in a loving and respectful way. Listening to Ty & Jenn, you can hear their passion for what they do. You can't help but get inspired.   
 

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Listen to this episode and explore: 

Christina’s childhood: playing hide & seek and experiencing the joy of learning (4:50)

How her parents inspired Christina’s interest in education and reading (7:00)

Her love for history and humanity and her preference for hands-on learning in biology (8:00)

The person who inspired Christina to become a teacher (9:05)

What Christina learned about herself in her first job at a rifle club at the age of 13 (10:00)

Why Christina delayed her teaching career and got involved in politics at the NY State Assembly (12:00)

The role of representation in politics and how power can often lead to corruption (14:00)

How working at the NY State Governor’s office and visiting NYC led Christina to become a teacher in the Bronx (15:12)

Why teaching is the hardest job on the planet and why Christina loved it (16:45)

How life took Christina out of teaching when family illness sent her back to NY state (17:40)

How Christina started working on the intersection of politics and education in Washington, DC (18:25)

Why Christina decided to pursue her Masters in Education at Columbia SIPA in NYC (19:15)

How Christina’s interest in education reform led her to join the Urban Assembly (20:00)

Her decision to join Classroom, Inc and her current role as Executive Director (22:45)

The vision and mission of Classroom, Inc and their Read to Lead learning games platform (24:25)

How game-based learning helps bridge the skills gap between middle school and career (24:58)

How middle schoolers get exposure to over 30 different careers while building literacy skills (27:52)

What the Read to Lead games reminded Maria of during her former corporate career (31:04)

How the Read to Lead games, curriculum and resources develop and empower teachers to become more effective educators (32:45)

How adaptive learning is built in the Read to Lead games design to help struggling readers (35:70)

The three main Read to Lead learning games (39:65)

How the students build skills and confidence to be the boss at work (41:75)

The mission of Read to Lead: serving communities that lack resources and access to education (45:00)

How educators can access the free Read to Lead games, curriculum and resources (47:70)

What teachers love about Read to Lead: its unique value and impact on society (49:98)

What Christina wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime and Maria’s reflection (54:64)

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All of us want to thrive in life. Without exception. But what it takes to truly do that is the question we seem to have the most difficult time answering. Dane s guest on this episode is the leader of an organization called, The Thrive Center for Human Development. Can you imagine what it must be like to spend your life studying what it takes for human beings to thrive? Dr. Ben Houltberg has made it his life s mission and in this conversation, you ll be the beneficiary of his years of research and as a result, discover some first steps toward meaning, purpose, and thriving in your own life. Don’t miss the opportunity.

Thriving is not a state, it s a path

Dr. Ben Houltberg says that none of us will ever reach a point in life where we can legitimately say, Now I m thriving. He says that because he believes thriving in life is a path – the journey itself, not a destination. As he and Dane talked about what it means to thrive and the specific ways we have to orient our thinking in order to increasingly live in that place, it became evident that it s an issue tied closely to worth and it s fueled by the right kind of relationships. If you want to thrive in life, you won t want to miss this conversation.

If you want to thrive in life you need adversity

The word thrive intimates things like peace, joy, and contentment. While those things are often true when a person feels they are thriving we shouldn t misunderstand by thinking there s no hardship or difficulty involved in thriving. Dr. Ben Houltberg says adversity is almost a requirement for thriving. It s what strengthens the thrive-muscle, so to speak, and sets us on the path toward the experience of living fully. Find out how Dr. Houltberg s work at the Thrive Center for Human Development has led him to that conclusion and how you can take steps toward a greater sense of thriving in your own life, on this episode.

Are you driven by your purpose or are you drawn by it?

In his seminal book, Start With Why, Simon Sinek says that leaders and companies able to thrive in the modern climate need to have a clear sense of purpose. It s what motivates those they lead in the right ways and builds a raving fan base for what they do. The idea is even truer when we take it to an individual level. Meaning and purpose are vital to our sense of health and thriving as persons. Dr. Ben Houltberg says that while purpose is important to thriving we also need to be careful that it s drawing us rather than driving us. That distinction alone can make a difference between thriving in what we do and doing it from a deeper, darker place of insecurity. You’ll want to understand that distinction better – and you can by taking the time to listen.

Why it s vital to take stock of what s truly meaningful to you

Toward the end of this conversation, Dane asked Dr. Ben Houltberg to give a word of advice to listeners who want to take steps toward a greater ability to thrive in life. He said it s vital to start by honestly taking stock of what s meaningful to you, what matters in your life. If you take the time to get past the pat answers and quick responses you ll begin to touch on the truly powerful things you want your life to be about, the things that motivate you and spark a sense of passion and purpose. And you ll be on the road toward thriving like never before. Don t miss this conversation.

Outline of this great episode

• [0:22] Getting off the treadmill: my intro of Dr. Ben Houltberg
• [2:04] Why is there a center for human thriving and why should people care?
• [3:51] Human thriving and the connection to relationships
• [11:02] Knowing what drives you informs how you orient your life to thrive
• [15:19] Flow states and flow moments are critical in sustaining us in life
• [18:20] How a sense of purpose serves as a compass, a true north
• [26:10] First steps toward rich relationships and deeper purpose
• [32:07] Healthy habits infused with transcendent meaning enable thriving
• [34:54] A final encouragement: You are worthy. You have something to offer.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• BOOK: Restoration Therapy
• BOOK: 5 Days to a New Self

GUESTS RESOURCES

• The THRIVE Center for Human Development
• Fuller Theological Seminary
• The John Templeton Foundation

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